In the US state of Illinois, or rather in Chicago, the third largest city in the United States and located on the south-west shore of Lake Michigan, you will find Lincoln Park Zoo, which opened in 1868. Covering an area of around 14 hectares, Lincoln

In the Algarve, or rather in Quarteira, about 22 kilometres east of Albufeira and just as far west of Faro, on the N396, lies the Aquashow water park and the indoor water park of the same name. The water park always opens its doors in the

75 animal species, some native, some exotic, live in the Wildlife Park Belgium or Parc animalier de Bouillon, as the locals would say. In the middle of the Belgian Ardennes you will find alpacas, Asian water buffalo, brown bears and camels.

HARDGAAN or "adrenaline without end", roller coasters like Goliath and Speed of Sound, Lost Gravity and Untamed provide a good adrenaline rush. In addition to the roller coaster selection at Walibi Holland, other rides here also provide plenty of

The M2 pool in Markt Heidenfeld is the perfect place to forget the stresses of everyday life. You can have fun and relax in the various pools and on the tube slide.

In the outdoor pool area, you can enjoy your free time with a game of beach volleyball or

In Sandusky, the secret capital of horror in the US state of Ohio, you will find the Ghostly Manor Thrill Center. Here you will not only learn to be scared and shiver at Halloween time. All year round, you'll find the Ghostly Manor Haunted House, which

Saulheim traditionally celebrates its Ritter-Hundt-Weinkerb on the 2nd weekend in September. Various pubs, wine taverns and showmen with their rides and stands look forward to welcoming visitors.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - Saulheim,

Veldhoven Zoo was opened in 2014 and is one of the younger zoos. It emerged from the Papegaaienpark N.O.P., which was closed in 1992 and 2013. Only a few kilometres west of Eindhoven, birds of prey and exotic birds have an area of around 17 ha at their

The Marché de Noël de Strasbourg is a historical and cultural event that transforms the Alsatian metropolis into a sparkling winter wonderland every year. Founded in 1570 as Christkindelsmärik, it is the oldest and largest Christmas market in France.

Since 1993, De Kaasboerin has been successfully run by managers Jan Cools and Rik Wynants.

In addition to the excellent cuisine, which offers "steppe grass" as a specialty, there are also alternating live entertainment programs in De Kaasboerin. But what